20 years ago, the city of Mumbai was hit with one of the most devastating floods of the country. On 26th July 2005, there were numerous
Why is California, the state with the largest economy and best equipped to deal with wildfires, visibly struggling to prevent blazes from
India's fiscal budget for 2024-2025, as presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 23rd July, focuses on four significant sections
The Union Budget 2024 is predicted to be a watershed moment for India’s green economy. As the country stands at a crucial juncture in its
Every year, the month of June is marked by the colourful embrace of the queer community that celebrates how far the LGBTQ+ community has
In a landscape where environment-friendly practices are increasingly imperative, consumers are more conscious of the impact of their
Kerala, with its diverse geography, has faced the full wrath of climate change and the challenges that come with it. The Kerala State
The first of its kind in the state of Maharashtra, the newly inaugurated waste-to-energy (WTE) plant stands tall on the Pune-Nashik
Ecokaari, a Pune-based startup founded by Nandan Bhatt, decided to do its bit in conserving the environment by making the best of plastic
The Himalayan state of Sikkim has come up with a unique initiative to make the state greener. The state government announced a new scheme
The devastating floods in North India that began on 24 June 2023 have claimed the lives of hundreds of people, with dozens earlier reported
With recognition from countries like the USA and Australia, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)-Swach collaboration waste management model
Is the destruction of Pune’s green ecosystem justified by the proposed benefits of the River Front Development project being undertaken
12.3 billion – that's the number of used sanitary pads dumped in landfills in India each year. Each of these non-organic sanitary pads,
With a commitment to a greener future, Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) has adopted various programs to
A study conducted by a group of researchers published on Nature Food, titled ‘Vegans, vegetarians, fish-eaters and meat-eaters in the UK
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) recently released the Pune Environment Status Report (ESR) for 2022-2023, highlighting a concern
India has welcomed 20 cheetahs to Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, with 12 of them from South Africa and eight from Namibia. However,
Scientists have now found a way to fuel airplanes by using carbon dioxide and water absorbed from the air. This is a major development for
The iron and steel industry is a key industry in India. According to a March 2022 Indian Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) report, India was
There’s one industry that occupies a significant place in the Indian economy, but it’s not associated with a product or service we
Delhi, India’s capital, has become the hub of India’s highly polluted cities. Delhi has faced issues such as excess population,
After decades of destruction and decay, a new conservation method may be a sign of hope for Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. A year after
Stubble burning has emerged as a recurring conundrum in North India, as the severe air pollution caused by burning of crop residue in
Lately, whenever we talk of climate change, a picture of Greta Thunberg talking to us about the imminent nature of the threat we face.
As extreme weather events are on a rise in India, ranging from droughts and floods to heatwaves and hailstorms, climate migration is being
With the COP26 climate conference at Glasgow coming up in less than a week, the world is gearing up for some major discourse around climate
The geographical location of India is suitable for converting solar energy into diff erent forms. Every part of the country receives plenty
Our planet is beautiful. Mountains capped with pristine white snow, flanked by deep blue oceans of vast unknown treasures, teeming with
A study by New Zealand’s Royal Society has found evidence of the effect of climate change on the longevity of relationships among
Brands like Zara, Forever 21, UNIQLO and H&M are widely popular and are known for their cheap and fashionable clothing. But the cost of
The Sundarbans are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and charming forests in India and Bangladesh and they are an eye-catching tourist
India is a physically and geographically blessed nation. The country is surrounded by water from all three sides to the south, snow-clad
It is that time of the year when the capital city is choked by polluted air. The festive season, stubble burning, and less rainfall have
The Covid-19 pandemic shook the world in ways one never imagined. From a global health crisis to crippled economies - the pandemic resulted
On the 26th of August 2021, the Gulf Coast of Louisiana, United States was hit by Hurricane Ida. It was classified as a Category 4 storm
Climate change has become a huge issue. Not only is it a risk to humans, but it also threatens the lives of the various species of animals
Agriculture gets ignored in the daily rigmarole of news coverage. Two important developments related to farming sent distress signals to
A trend has been slowly picking up pace in the past couple of years in India, and unlike most fads that usually encourage consumerism (like
Non-vegetarians in India wouldn’t have ever imag- ined that the experience of eating meat could be even nearly simulated with a healthier
While we live with trees, they are blessed to outlive us sometimes. Large and magnificent trees are the symbolic representation of great
Climate change’s most devastating effects will reach the people dwelling in nature first — indigenous people. Even a half degree
With the recent United Nations report from the Institute for Water, Environment and Health, the current conversation around the dangers
Global warming has resulted in the rapid melting of the world’s ice sheets. This in turn is causing an irreversible rise in sea levels,
From Sarojini in Delhi to Chor Bazaar in Mumbai, there are a growing number of flea markets in India, and in between is a new blooming
The Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma, a Spanish island, came to life after 50 years of dormancy on 19 September. Ash filled the sky, and
Is demolishing this Vetal Hill necessary for a short- term&traffic congestion solution? The Pune Municipal Corporations three proposed
India is one of the largest nations in terms of vegetarian food consumption, with approximately 23-37% of its population identifying as
A 2021 report by the UK-based Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit and Oxford Net Zero stated that over one in five of the world’s 2,000
Under the effects of global warming, glaciers are changing quickly and significantly. Glacier shrinking has a profound impact on
Earlier this year, China’s Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian announced the ministry’s plans to induce rainfall in agricultural regions
Since the beginning of the industrial age, North America and Europe alone have contributed to about 62% of global carbon emissions. India,
On 5 August 2022, a wild leopard made its way into the city of Belgaum, Karnataka. It was spotted near Hanuman Nagar Circle, where it
Dahanu is recognized as the “region’s fruit and food bowl,” and the bulk of the people are either in farming or fishing. Along with
Mangrove forests are one of the world’s most productive ecosystems. They shield the coastlines from surges and waves, binding the coastal
For centuries Pastoralist communities have been involved in rearing livestock and sustaining the ecosystem. They thrive in rangelands or
The Bangalore-based bike-sharing platform Yulu has been introduced as a solution to pollution and traffic congestion. However, students in
Few people would know, and even fewer would believe that right in the middle of Pune city, on one side of its busiest roads, exists an
Farmaaish Lane near SCMC is a hub of eateries and restaurants – from street food to snacks to a la carte fine dining. However, there is
The Central Pollution Control Board issued a public notice dated 4 February 2022, notifying the ban on the manufacturing, sale, purchase
In a country like India, where globalisation is increasing, Solid Waste Management (SWM) has posed a significant threat with more than
The vulnerability to food security has been spiked by unseasonable winter rains and summer heatwaves. On 13 May 2022, India announced a
Efficient substitiutes for stubble burning are available, and policies have been formulated, but the cases of stubble burning still
Cheetahs welcomed in India by PM Modi in September 2022, quarantined for health checkups. No one is a stranger to the big news about
The Cheetah Project has been applauded by many, but also criticised by some. Here’s why. The first year of India’s independence saw
Just days after The Chronicle reported about the bad road in Sakore Nagar lane 8, the worst part of the road was patched up. This provided
Plogging is a Swedish term for picking up litter while jogging, a new effort in environmental conservation. Pune Ploggers was founded by
A Pune-based organization aims to make the city the first Urban Forest of India but can such a model withstand climate change? The
Clear blue skies, pleasant weather and clean air – these have been some of the terms used to describe the city of Pune in Maharashtra
To preserve its natural resources the city will need to control its construction waste disposal. Basking in its flawless geographical
To ease congestion in India’s fourth most traffic-congested city, the Pune Municipal Corporation has planned three road development
Amidst the chirping birds and the morning hustle-bustle of life in Budhwar Peth of Pune,79 - year - old steps out of her small house to
After the new year began for Pune with an extensive city-wide beautification drive, the city is back to normal with dug-up roads, garbage,
The Viman community has observed injured stray animals along the side- walk of New Airport Road over the last few months. However,
The sun is just beginning to set, and the air is heavy and laced with the smell of hot tea and cigarettes. As a gentleman pours tea into
Despite facing backlash from the people of their society and sometimes even the police, they continue to do this because of their love for
Just like every drop of water makes up the ocean, every small effort contributes towards great change. It is only the implementation which
Amidst a prudently planned park, fairly green, there is a pond that stinks, but it sustains too. Viman Nagar’s Udaan Biodiversity Park
Metal straws, segregated waste, and cloth bags, everyone has a different way of doing their part in protecting the environment on a
The sidewalks in Viman Nagar are paved with good intentions by the civic body. But good intentions alone are not enough for their
